• Example: An image measuring 1600x1200 pixels contains 1,920,000 pixels (approximately 2 megapixels).

Cropping is best performed using Shutterfly's tools after uploading the original image. 

• Generally, a higher resolution results in a larger file size.
• Compression can reduce file size but may impact photo quality.
• Many digital cameras and photo editing programs allow control over JPEG compression.
• Increasing compression reduces file size but can lower photo quality, potentially resulting in undesirable print outcomes.

• Upload images before cropping; cropping can be done on Shutterfly after uploading and adjusted as needed.
• Shutterfly provides low-resolution warnings when photos fall below recommended resolutions to help avoid dissatisfaction with prints.
  
  • While the product or image may appear acceptable online, it may not print well if resolution is insufficient. Consider using a different photo in these cases.

• Resize the images to a smaller dimension until the warning disappears (only applies to Photo Books).
• Use an alternative image with sufficient resolution. 
• Instead of using an image from social media, use the original full-size image file.
• Increasing resolution with software may degrade image quality.
  • Enlarging pixels causes printed images to appear pixelated. 
• Images may meet resolution requirements but not fit layout dimensions properly.
  • Ensure photo boxes contain images with appropriate dimensions and orientation. 
  • Printed items may crop up to 1/8 inch at the edges.

• Clear, high-quality images produce the best printing results.
• Adequate lighting and a camera resolution of at least 3 megapixels are recommended.

• Using a flash or ensuring sufficient lighting helps the camera capture sharp images.
• Minimizing movement during photo capture reduces the risk of blur.
• Only clear, focused photos should be used for printing. 

• Low contrast often results from excessive or insufficient lighting, which reduces depth and causes prints to appear dull or flat.
• Stand 3-4 feet from the subject and use a flash to improve contrast. 

• High contrast occurs when parts of the image are overly bright or dark.
• Printed photos may appear darker than on screen due to device display settings.
• Indoors, use natural light and position the subject to face the light directly.
• Outdoors, avoid direct sunlight on the subject to prevent overexposure. 

• Adjusting brightness in shadowed areas can cause light areas to become overly bright, and vice versa.
• These changes may lead to undesirable printed results. 

• When a camera's flash is too close, it will reflect light and overexpose the subject. 

• Dark images typically result from insufficient lighting or lack of flash.
• Use a flash or ensure adequate lighting when photographing indoors or in dim environments. 

• Graininess is usually caused by poor lighting conditions.
• Grainy images are unable to be edited to remove graininess, regardless of color format.
• Zoom in on key areas such as eyes or nose to check for graininess before uploading.